NC State Senator Natasha Marcus Seeks Full-Time Legislative Assistant to Start in January/February
State Senator Natasha Marcus seeks a full-time Legislative Assistant to start in January/February 2021. This position serves as the only full-time permanent staff member in the Senator's Office and is responsible for managing office and Senator's official duties. This position is dynamic and fast-paced. The position works out of the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh. Working hours are flexible and vary greatly depending on legislative session. Senate Legislative Assistants are full-time salaried ($36,966 starting) with full state benefits whether or not the General Assembly is in session.
The Legislative Assistant has a wide-range of tasks, projects, and duties including, but not limited to:
- Conducting research into various public policy issues
- Office management, email & calendar management
- Drafting correspondence and constituent newsletter
- Coordinating with other legislators and staff on policy initiatives and legislation
- Coordinating with state agency liaisons to fulfill constituent requests
- On-boarding, training, and managing interns
- Creating and monitoring communication strategies for the Senator
- Other items related to the Senator's official duties
- Review proposed legislation, brief and prepare the Senator for votes and committee meetings
Job Qualifications
- Hold at least an undergraduate degree
- Outstanding record of academic achievement
- Communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, and/or extracurricular setting
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the state legislature
- A desire to better the State of North Carolina
A two-year commitment to the position is strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
Please send your resume, cover letter, and an optional writing sample to Senator Natasha Marcus at natasha.marcus@ncleg.gov and CC Melanie Zimmermann at melanie.zimmermann@ncleg.gov
Further Questions
If you have any further questions, please reach out to Melanie Zimmermann at melanie.zimmermann@ncleg.gov
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